Following potential 2015 draftees

[Eminence]

Don't love the Turner/Leonard comparison. Both can shoot (though Leonard this last season was on a whole 'nother level for a big man), but I don't see much in common other than that. Turner can protect the rim, while Leonards biggest strength is probably his athleticism and mobility not things Turner is really known for.

 

[Coach Ellis]

The question was if Frank can be a 5. You said it didn't matter because of Gobert. If he can be a 5, then fine. If not, I wan't no part of him (I don't really like him either way, but can understand the pick better if he can play C).

Considering that after the trade deadline, the Jazz often went with Jeremy Evans and Jack Cooley as the 5 (and they were still winning), I'm going to go out on a limb and predict that ANY of WCS, Kaminsky, Turner, Lyles, Portis and even Looney can come in to fill that role and have it be an upgrade. Hell, even Kanter would have been great off the bench if he'd have played any defense at all, had a contract that reflected that role and he was humble enough to do what was best for the team instead of himself.

 

[stitches]

https://www.draftexpress.com/article/Minor-Setback-for-Cameron-Payne-in-Denver-Nuggets-Workout-5112

Minor Setback for Cameron Payne in Denver Nuggets Workout

by: Jonathan Givony - President
June 19, 2015
Cameron Payne suffered a non-displaced fracture in the ring finger of his right (off) hand in a workout in Denver on Monday. After seeing a hand specialist in New York, it was determined that Payne suffered a clean fracture which will not require surgery, and will sit out the next three weeks as a precautionary measure. His hand is currently in a splint, not a cast. “Cam continued to work out even after suffering the injury in Denver, and he could probably play in a meaningful game tomorrow if he needed to,” his agent Travis King told us, adding that the precise timetable for his return will be set after an additional visit with a specialist next week.

Payne completed his workout schedule with his visit to Denver and was not planning on traveling to see any more NBA teams. Teams he already worked out for (besides the Nuggets) include the Los Angeles Lakers, the Sacramento Kings and the Indiana Pacers. He has also visited the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Utah Jazz and the Boston Celtics so far, but did not conduct a workout there. According to Payne's camp, he has received strong indications that will be the third point guard drafted next Thursday, and had already received his invitation to the NBA Green Room prior to the setback in Denver. He is planning on attending the draft.

According to NBA sources we've spoken with, a number of teams could attempt to move up and trade for Payne depending on how the lottery shakes out.

His status for summer league will be determined by the doctor's timetable, as well as which team drafts him. The Vegas Summer league ends on July 20th, giving him ample time to return if needed.

 

[spycam1]

Lol Locke said "bitch" in the podcast with Pelton.

He started saying "bitch" then turned it into "beach" when he realized what he did lol then explained he meant to say "bitch" but does't want to say it in a podcast.

The couple times I've met Locke in real life, he swore CONSTANTLY. He probably does a better job holding it in during broadcasts than I would. Watching a Jazz game and not being allowed to swear ever... that poor soul.

 

[BENTLEY]

Turner was the one that Pelton liked best for the Jazz in our range. He preferred him even in front of Johnson.

Me too.

 

[BENTLEY]

I love having elite rim protection for the whole game. If Turner hits a few jumpshots as well I'm thrilled.

 

[BTP]

I think players getting pigeon-holed into one specific position is a thing of the past except for a few exceptions (Gobert, hibbert, marc gasol)
Duncan is a 4/5, so is favors, kg, cousins can play some 4 sometimes, bosh is a 4/5. Same goes for wings.
Hell, draymond green played the 5 position in the finals.

I think Frank can be a 5 sometimes and a 4 at other times.

Spot on IMO.

Dunno if this has been posted yet:
https://grantland.com/the-triangle/ryen-russillos-nba-draft-confidential-real-scouts-on-towns-russell-and-okafor/

I'll maybe post a little bit next week, as I'm still catching up on watching all the interesting prospects I'm not really familiar with.

 

[Doublea]

Sounds like a lot of people like Portis and he's probably the safest pick in our area.

 

[stormkoopacv03]

Sounds like a lot of people like Portis and he's probably the safest pick in our area.

Yeah, I wouldn't be surprise if the Jazz took him at 12 too. I wouldn't be upset either. Just a nice and solid pick.

 

[sgjazzfan]

I think players getting pigeon-holed into one specific position is a thing of the past except for a few exceptions (Gobert, hibbert, marc gasol)
Duncan is a 4/5, so is favors, kg, cousins can play some 4 sometimes, bosh is a 4/5. Same goes for wings.
Hell, draymond green played the 5 position in the finals.

I think Frank can be a 5 sometimes and a 4 at other times.

That is a much better answer than "it doesn't matter because of Gobert". I agree with you completely. I still don't want any part of him and think there are better options at 12.

 

[stitches]

BTW Mario with 18 points in THE FINALS of the ACB league against Real Madrid today:

Mike Schmitz ‏@Mike_Schmitz 22m22 minutes ago

No way Hezonja fails in the NBA. Zero chance. 6' 8" athlete who shoots it in a variety of ways. Competitive. My No. 3 overall prospect.

18 points,(6/10 FG, 5/6 3p FG), 5 rbs, 1 ast, 2 stl in 25 minutes of play
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCkrQ0PwQpk
and one more:
https://streamable.com/6oxd
...
and one more:
https://streamable.com/idag
...

also lol @:

 

[Game6Conley]

That Hezonja 3 deserves a Mark Jackson "Hand Down, Man Down"